N. Wilkesboro Ms. Rhoda Patricia Hamilton, age 61, of Rock Creek Church Road, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Ms. Hamilton was born November 8, 1943 in Baltimore, Md. to John Haulplipe and Laura Hamilton. Ms. Hamilton was employed by Interface Fabrics and she was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Fletcher Hamilton. Survivors include: a brother, Johnny Haulplipe of Wilkesboro; two sisters, Loretta Carter of Ronda, Darlene Eller of N. Wilkesboro; several nieces and nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 12, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Hodges Funeral Home Chapel at by Rev. Marty Nixon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association 1820 East Seventh Street Charlotte, NC 28240. Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Hamilton family.